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      Yves Bissouma SUSPENDED by Tottenham after he filmed himself inhaling lethal ‘hippy crack’ days before new Prem season

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      TOTTENHAM have SUSPENDED midfielder Yves Bissouma for their game against Leicester, Ange Postecoglou has confirmed.The Spurs boss confirmed in his press conference that the star, 27, would not be available for their season opener against the Foxes on Monday evening.Yves Bissouma has been suspended by TottenhamCredit: PAIt comes after the midfielder filmed himself inhaling ‘hippy crack’Credit: SuppliedBissouma was seen laughing in-between taking hits from a balloonCredit: SuppliedPostecoglu He told reporters: “He won’t be available on Monday. We’ve suspended him from Monday’s game.”He needs to build that trust back with both me and the group. “The door is open for him and we can help him realise the decisions he makes impact the group.”The Sun exclusively revealed footage of the 27-year-old inhaling deadly laughing gas just days before the new Premier League season began.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBissouma was seen laughing between taking hits from a balloon in footage posted on his Snapchat for pals following Spurs’ 3-2 friendly home defeat to Bayern Munich last Saturday.During a raucous booze-fuelled night, the star was seen taking nitrous oxide in a chauffeur-driven limo carrying him and pals.The day after the incident came to light, he apologised for his “severe lack of judgement” in taking the illegal substance.On his return Postecoglou said: “He may be suspended for one game but he has to earn that.Most read in Football“The door is open for him and hopefully we can help him to realise that the decisions he makes impacts more than just him and allows him to make better decisions moving forward.”The former Celtic boss added: “He was very apologetic to me, the club and everyone involved but that’s just part of it.”Football clubs are testing players for laughing gas after epidemic of players doing Class C “hippy crack” – one star left clubless after rejection for nerve damagePostecoglou said Bissouma had “made a poor decision” and that some of the sanctions against him would be “educational” in light of him being “a footballer with responsibilities”.Possession of laughing gas with intent to get high was made illegal last year, with repeat offenders facing up to two years in jail and an unlimited fine.A witness said: “It beggars belief any Premier League star would openly take hippy crack. It’s a criminal offence and Yves now likely faces a police probe, let alone severe club sanctions.“The new season kicks off next weekend and he has let down every single Spurs fan.”Boss Ange Postecoglou will see red. Sharing the footage himself is utterly brainless.”Use of nitrous oxide can lead to brain disorders, depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.Bissouma said: “I want to apologise for these videos. This was a severe lack of judgement.“I understand how serious this is and the health risks involved, and I also take my responsibility as a footballer and role model very seriously.”Tottenham Hotspur told The Sun earlier this week: “We are looking into the events.”This will be dealt with as an internal matter.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBissouma started last season brilliantly but then faded after being sent off against Luton in October.Archie Gray, 18, who was signed for £40million from Leeds this summer, could be in line for his debut in Bissouma’s absence. More

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      Spurs switch makes Dominic Solanke enticing option for Dream Team bosses this season

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      DOMINIC SOLANKE (£4m) is experiencing a massive popularity surge in the world of Dream Team following his transfer to Tottenham.The 26-year-old was already a decent option but his switch from Bournemouth to Spurs has improved his viability significantly.PLAY DREAM TEAM AHEAD OF THE NEW SEASON – £50,000 TOP PRIZE PLUS £5,000 FOR GAMEWEEK 1 WINNER!New kid on the blockCredit: Dream TeamSolanke scored 21 goals in all competitions for the Cherries last season at a rate of one every 169 minutes.Only Erling Haaland (£7m), Cole Palmer (£6m) and Alexander Isak (£5m) scored more Premier League goals in 2023/24.Having previously existed in the limbo reserved for strikers who are prolific in the Championship but not cut out for the top flight, Solanke firmly established himself as one of the most effective front men on these shores under Andoni Iraola’s guidance.Bournemouth performed above expectations last time out but few would doubt that Spurs are a level above – Ange Postecoglou’s side finished seven places higher in the league, 18 points better off.More importantly, Spurs scored 20 more league goals, an indication of the increased service Solanke can hope to receive at his new club.Many Dream Team bosses are backing Solanke for another prosperous seasonCredit: RexA higher volume of chances is just one aspect of what now makes the England one-cap wonder such an appealing asset.Come Gameweek 5, Spurs will have Europa League fixtures to bolster their schedule, giving them at least six double Gameweeks between late September and early December.Most read in Dream TeamSolanke racked up plenty of points in the Premier League last season but a lack of additional midweek fixtures meant he ranked 11th among strikers when all was said done, despite the fact he averaged an impressive 5.8 points-per-game.European outings could do wonders for his overall returns.Dream Team’s Fantasy Football GamePLAY DREAM TEAM AHEAD OF THE NEW SEASON!£5,000 prize for the manager who earns the most points in Gameweek 1 – master the opening weekend for a HUGE payout!Play in Mini Leagues against your mates£50,000 jackpot for overall winner plus other weekly prizesPlay for FREE via Dream Team’s app or website today!It’s no wonder Solanke’s ownership has rocketed to 13.7%, making him the fifth-most popular player in his position with four days until the new campaign gets underway.Needless to say, these gaffers are working under the assumption he will be instantly installed as Spurs’ starting striker, which remains to be seen but given Dejan Kulusevski (£3m) has been leading the line in pre-season, it’s a reasonable prediction.Solanke scored 21 goals for Bournemouth in 2023/24Credit: APLastly, Solanke’s starting price of £4m has to be considered generous now he’s officially switched allegiance.The other forwards in his price range – Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson and Ivan Toney – mostly fall into the category of: talented but with caveats (injury prone, poor last season, etc).It wouldn’t be a surprise if Solanke gained even more popularity leading up to Gameweek 1, especially with Spurs due to take on newly-promoted Leicester in their opening fixture.Dream Team New Season Explainer 2024-25 More

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      Spurs ace Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly ‘hippy crack’ just days before the new season kicks off

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      SPURS ace Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly laughing gas just days before the new season kicks off.The £55,000-a-week Tottenham star laughed manically between taking hits from a balloon in footage which will dismay the footie player’s boss and millions of fans.Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly laughing gas just days before the new season kicks offCredit: RexHe laughed manically between taking hits from a balloonCredit: SuppliedThe footage which will dismay the footie player’s boss and millions of fansCredit: SuppliedThe midfielder last night apologised for his “severe lack of judgment”.He had headed out to party following his side’s last pre-season warm-up match against Bayern Munich in North London on Saturday evening.During a raucous booze-fuelled night, the star, 27, was seen taking nitrous oxide in a chauffeur-driven limo carrying him and pals. The player bafflingly shared the video of himself committing the crime to pals on Snapchat.Read More on SportPossession of laughing gas with intent to get high was made illegal last year, with repeat offenders facing up to two years in jail and an unlimited fine.A witness said: “It beggars belief any Premier League star would openly take hippy crack. It’s a criminal offence and Yves now likely faces a police probe, let alone severe club sanctions.“The new season kicks off next weekend and he has let down every single Spurs fan. “Boss Ange Postecoglou will see red. Sharing the footage himself is utterly brainless.” Most read in FootballUse of nitrous oxide can lead to brain disorders, depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.Last night, Bissouma said: “I want to apologise for these videos. This was a severe lack of judgment.Football clubs are testing players for laughing gas after epidemic of players doing Class C “hippy crack” – one star left clubless after rejection for nerve damage“I understand how serious this is and the health risks involved, and I also take my responsibility as a footballer and role model very seriously.”Tottenham Hotspur told The Sun: “We are looking into the events.”This will be dealt with as an internal matter.”Bissouma, who joined Spurs from Brighton in 2022, is the latest in a long line of Prem stars to inhale the gas.In May, it was revealed one unnamed player was treated by paramedics months after it emerged he had a nitrous oxide addiction. More

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      Harry Kane refuses to lift trophy after finally winning silverware at Tottenham on return with Bayern Munich

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      BAYERN MUNICH superstar Harry Kane finally won some silverware but refused to lift the trophy against his former club at Tottenham.Kane, 31, hasn’t won any titles during his stunning 14-year career despite him becoming Spurs and England’s all-time top goalscorer.Bayern Munich star Harry Kane refused to lift a trophy against TottenhamKane hadn’t won a trophy throughout his stunning 14-year careerBut the star striker finally got a little taste of silverware on Saturday when he returned to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the first time after leaving the North Londoners last year.The England striker helped Bayern beat Ange Postecoglou’s side 3-2 in their last pre-season friendly when he came off the bench in the 80th minute to receive a warm ovation from the home fans that never got to say goodbye.The Bavarians won the unofficial Visit Malta Cup, which represented a piece of silverware for Kane, albeit far from a major honour.Nevertheless, the centre-forward proved his undying allegiance to Tottenham by refusing to lift the award after full-time.Read More on FootballThe camera caught Kane’s Bayern team-mates asking him if he wanted to get in on all the fun but Vincent Kompany’s captain seemingly said no as he repeatedly shook his head.That show of respect moved fans on social media and led to immense praise for the star forward.One fan tweeted: “Kane shows his class! Respect for the Tottenham legend refusing to lift the trophy against his former club.”Another posted: “Very classy.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third wrote: “Respect!.”This fan said: “I like this guy man.”Tottenham confirm £65m Dominic Solanke transfer with comic-style video as fans say ‘wow you absolutely cooked for once’And that one stated: “Great man.”Tottenham’s top 10 biggest signings: Hit or miss?1) Tanguy Ndombele – £52.7mNdombele joined from Lyon in 2019 with huge expectations after shattering Tottenham’s transfer record.But he would go on to play just 91 times for the club, scoring 10 goals and is now set to leave one year before the end of his contract.2) Richarlison – £49.3mRicharlison almost broke the £50m mark when he arrived from Everton in 2022 as Harry Kane’s back-up.And while his tally of 12 goals this season was a significant increase on the three from his opening Spurs campaign, he is being linked with a departure this summer.3) Brennan Johnson – £46.8mJohnson was signed by Ange Postecoglou last summer and has impressed in patches during his first season in North London.He scored five goals and 10 assists in 38 games and will look to build on that in the 2024/25 campaign.4) Cristian Romero – £44.2mRomero initially joined on loan from Atalanta in 2021, before his impressive displays saw him secure a permanent deal the following year.He is two games shy of 100 for Spurs and, while he can be reckless with his tackling at times, is beginning to form a promising partnership with Micky van de Ven.5) James Maddison – £39.4mMaddison was handed Kane’s No10 shirt after arriving at Spurs and hit the ground running with three goals and five assists in his opening 11 matches.But after getting injured against Chelsea in October, he failed to return with the same sharpness – managing just five goal contributions in 15 league matches as he missed out on England’s final 26-man squad for the Euros.6) Davinson Sanchez – £35.7mSanchez joined Spurs from Ajax in 2017 and played more than 200 games across a six-year spell.But he was always considered a somewhat erratic defender who did not play more than 20 games in a Premier League season from 2020 onwards.7) Pedro Porro – £34mPorro was another signing who originally arrived on loan in January 2023, before he signed permanently last summer.He has 54 appearances for Spurs under his belt, scoring seven goals and impressing under Postecoglou this season.8) Micky van de Ven – £34mRapid Dutch centre-back Van de Ven was named Spurs Player of the Season in his first campaign at the club.His pace, athleticism, and technical ability on the ball have made him arguably Postecoglou’s best signing to date.9) Moussa Sissoko – £29.8mSissoko came to North London for a substantial fee after being relegated with Newcastle and went on to enjoy five years at Tottenham, playing more than 200 games.Unfortunately for the French midfielder, he is best-known for giving away a controversial penalty for handball in the first minute of Spurs’ 2-0 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool in 2019.10) Giovani Lo Celso – £27.2mLo Celso joined on loan from Real Betis in 2019 – a deal that was made permanent the following season.He has 10 goals and eight assists in 108 games, with some Spurs fans still unsure about the Argentine. More

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      Tottenham agree £65MILLION Dominic Solanke transfer with Bournemouth star set for medical ahead of club record deal

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      TOTTENHAM have AGREED a £65million deal for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, according to reports.The English forward, 26, is now set to undergo a medal with Spurs on Friday night and Saturday ahead of his move to North London.Dominic Solanke is set to join Tottenham in a deal woth £65millionCredit: PASolanke was sensational for Bournemouth last seasonAccording to The Athletic, Solanke will sign a six-year deal to keep him at Tottenham until 2030.Solanke’s contract at the Vitality Stadium expires in June 2029 but includes a £65m release clause which Bournemouth are now set to receive.It will be a club record sale for the Cherries – who watched Solanke score 19 goals and provide three assists last season.Ange Postecoglou is understood to have identified the ex-Chelsea and Liverpool man as a “top target” in the summer transfer window.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDuring Spurs’ pre-season tour of Japan, the Tottenham manager said: “What’s important is the type of striker we get.”You know we play a certain way. We demand certain things from a physical perspective from the technical aspects of it that it’s going be a striker that fits that mould.”It’s still the area of the park we’re really probably the thinnest when I talk about squad-wise at the moment, so obviously that’s a focus for us.”Spurs have not signed a striker since record scorer Harry Kane left for Bayern Munich last summer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRicharlison began last season leading the line, while Son Heung-min was also utilised through the middle.Recent reports suggested Richarlison could be on his way to Saudi Arabia.Awkward Dominic Solanke interview emerges as Tottenham close in on transfer for Bournemouth star But he has now ruled that out, telling ESPN: “There has been an offer but my dream of playing for the Brazilian Selecao and in the Premier League speaks louder.”The money is big but my dreams are bigger.”THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.Tottenham’s top 10 biggest signings: Hit or miss?1) Tanguy Ndombele – £52.7mNdombele joined from Lyon in 2019 with huge expectations after shattering Tottenham’s transfer record.But he would go on to play just 91 times for the club, scoring 10 goals and is now set to leave one year before the end of his contract.2) Richarlison – £49.3mRicharlison almost broke the £50m mark when he arrived from Everton in 2022 as Harry Kane’s back-up.And while his tally of 12 goals this season was a significant increase on the three from his opening Spurs campaign, he is being linked with a departure this summer.3) Brennan Johnson – £46.8mJohnson was signed by Ange Postecoglou last summer and has impressed in patches during his first season in North London.He scored five goals and 10 assists in 38 games and will look to build on that in the 2024/25 campaign.4) Cristian Romero – £44.2mRomero initially joined on loan from Atalanta in 2021, before his impressive displays saw him secure a permanent deal the following year.He is two games shy of 100 for Spurs and, while he can be reckless with his tackling at times, is beginning to form a promising partnership with Micky van de Ven.5) James Maddison – £39.4mMaddison was handed Kane’s No10 shirt after arriving at Spurs and hit the ground running with three goals and five assists in his opening 11 matches.But after getting injured against Chelsea in October, he failed to return with the same sharpness – managing just five goal contributions in 15 league matches as he missed out on England’s final 26-man squad for the Euros.6) Davinson Sanchez – £35.7mSanchez joined Spurs from Ajax in 2017 and played more than 200 games across a six-year spell.But he was always considered a somewhat erratic defender who did not play more than 20 games in a Premier League season from 2020 onwards.7) Pedro Porro – £34mPorro was another signing who originally arrived on loan in January 2023, before he signed permanently last summer.He has 54 appearances for Spurs under his belt, scoring seven goals and impressing under Postecoglou this season.8) Micky van de Ven – £34mRapid Dutch centre-back Van de Ven was named Spurs Player of the Season in his first campaign at the club.His pace, athleticism, and technical ability on the ball have made him arguably Postecoglou’s best signing to date.9) Moussa Sissoko – £29.8mSissoko came to North London for a substantial fee after being relegated with Newcastle and went on to enjoy five years at Tottenham, playing more than 200 games.Unfortunately for the French midfielder, he is best-known for giving away a controversial penalty for handball in the first minute of Spurs’ 2-0 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool in 2019.10) Giovani Lo Celso – £27.2mLo Celso joined on loan from Real Betis in 2019 – a deal that was made permanent the following season.He has 10 goals and eight assists in 108 games, with some Spurs fans still unsure about the Argentine. 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      Tottenham vs Bayern Munich preview: Best free betting tips, odds and predictions for pre-season friendly

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      TOTTENHAM’s pre-season concludes with another clash against Bayern Munich at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Best new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesTottenham vs Bayern Munich previewTottenham face Bayern Munich for the second time this week – only this time on their own patch in North London.Vincent Kompany’s side were 2-1 winners when they met in Seoul last week, having led 2-0 before a Pedro Porro goal with a quarter of the game to go.Spurs are further on with their pre-season prep, given their season opener comes just a week after these two meet.And they’d scored 21 goals in their five games prior to that defeat last time out.Harry Kane makes his return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and missed the game last week, though is likely to return in some capacity here.Tottenham vs Bayern Munich oddsBayern Munich 10/11 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.Tottenham vs Bayern Munich betting tips and predictionsSon the oneSon Heung-min operated from off the left last week but still poses a danger out there.Can play through the middle though interesting to see Dejan Kulusevski’s move there seemingly being a favourite of Ange Postecoglou at the minute.Either way, Sonny’s a threat and has three goals in his last three.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here**Ladbrokes. 18+ New UK+IRE Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £/€5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 4x £/€5 free bets. Free bets available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply.*Betfred. New customers only. Register with SUMMER50. Deposit £10+ and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply.*BetMGM. New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 6x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 2 x £10 Bet Builder, 2 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.*TalkSPORT BET: 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile & bet £10+ on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly.*Tote. New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G50 on registration. £/€10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £/€10 Place). Receive £/€20 Tote Credit, £/€20 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      Tottenham increasingly confident over Dominic Solanke transfer and ready to break club record with £65m release clause

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      TOTTENHAM are growing in confidence that they will land striker Dominic Solanke this summer.The North Londoners hold a long-term interest in the Bournemouth star, who netted 19 Premier League goals last season.Spurs are growing in confidence that they will sign Dominic SolankeCredit: PAAnge Postecoglou wants a new centre-forward after regularly using winger and captain Son Heung-min through the middle last season.Solanke, 26, has a £65million release clause in his Cherries contract.Bournemouth owner Bill Foley admitted in July that the club have “two or three” replacement targets lined up in the event of the one-cap England striker leaving.The South-Coast side signed Solanke for £19million in 2019 from Liverpool, who have a 20 per cent sell-on clause.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLShould Spurs activate Solanke’s release clause, they would break their transfer record which is currently set at the £60m they paid Everton for Richarlison two summers ago.There has been interest from the Saudi Pro League in Richarlison, 27, but SunSport understands a move for Solanke is not dependent on the Brazilian being sold.Other strikers including Lille’s Jonathan David, Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres have been considered – though the latter’s price tag of £80million would likely be too steep.A new winger is also on the wanted list in N17 with Wolves’ Pedro Neto and Crystal Palace’s England star Eberechi Eze among those admired.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSpurs have made four signings so far this summer including 18-year-old midfielders Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, as well as the re-loaning of Timo Werner and the capture of young South Korean winger Yang Min-Hyuk who will not join the club until January.They have also offloaded a number of players including Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Joe Rodon, with more departures expected.Ange Postecoglou’s F-word rant caught on live TV as he tears into shellshocked Tottenham flops during drinks breakStriker Alejo Veliz was yesterday loaned to Espanyol, Emerson Royal is nearing a move to AC Milan while Manor Solomon could go out on loan in search of regular football.Homegrown midfielder Oliver Skipp has interest from the three promoted clubs. More

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      Dream Team 2024/25: Tottenham’s top stars, bargain options & players to avoid

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      WE’RE previewing all the top teams ahead of the new Dream Team campaign with Tottenham under the microscope today.Europa League commitments should give Ange Postecoglou’s side an added edge in 2024/25, especially given the new format ensures EIGHT group stage fixtures.Let’s analyse Spurs’ top stars, bargain options and players to avoid.PLAY DREAM TEAM FOR FREE NOW AHEAD OF THE 2024/25 SEASON – £50,000 TOP PRIZE PLUS WEEKLY CASH WINNERS!Son rarely lets Dream Team bosses downCredit: Dream TeamTOP STARSSon Heung-min (£5m) has been a reliable Dream Team performer for many years now.The South Korea superstar averages 18 goals per season since the start of 2016/17 and it may come as a surprise to some gaffers that he averaged seven points per-per-game in 2023/24 – only Erling Haaland (£8.5m) and Mohamed Salah (£7m) boasted a better rate among strikers.He has played plenty of minutes as a centre-forward under Postecoglou but, truthfully, it doesn’t really matter whether he’s deployed through the middle or from the left, he tends to produce the goods in either position.The full-backs are key components in Postecoglou’s dynamic set-up with Pedro Porro (£4m) registering eight assists in all competitions last season.The Spanish right-back gets through plenty of tackles and ranks highly for bonus points too – he’s got several routes to points outside clean sheets, which is essential for Dream Team defenders in this day and age.Most read in FootballOnly Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.5m) averaged more points-per-game than Porro among defenders last term.Maddison is a force to be reckoned with when fully fitCredit: GettyJames Maddison’s (£4m) form was badly impacted by an ill-timed injury last time around but it’s worth remembering he was a must-have asset for the first few Gameweeks when Spurs burst out of the blocks.When everything clicks for the 27-year-old playmaker, few midfielders can match his rate of returns.Last season, he averaged more points-per-game than the likes of Martin Odegaard (£5m), Anthony Gordon (£4.5m) and Rodri (£4.5m).Dream Team’s Fantasy Football GamePLAY DREAM TEAM AHEAD OF THE NEW SEASON!Free to play£50,000 jackpot for overall winner plus weekly prizesPlayers score points in Premier League games, European competitions and both domestic cupsPlay in Mini Leagues against your mates£5,000 prize for Gameweek 1Play via Dream Team’s app or website today!BARGAIN OPTIONSIt seems as if Brennan Johnson (£3m) will start on the right flank once the action is underway and if that’s the case then he has to considered an affordable option.The Wales international flattered to deceive following his transfer from Nottingham Forest but he’s improved gradually and many Spurs fans are hopeful of a productive campaign.His return of five goals in 2023/24 was rather underwhelming but he notched 12 assists when all was said and done.It would be overly bold to back Archie Gray (£2m) from the get-go as the 18-year-old is one for the future but Dream Team bosses should monitor his progress closely.The teenage prodigy is a natural talent and was named Championship Young Player of the Season for his efforts in a Leeds shirt in 2023/24.It wouldn’t be a surprise if Gray rose up the pecking order and his price tag would suddenly look extremely cheap if he was elevated to a regular starter.Dream Team managers should keep an eye on Gray’s minutesCredit: RexPLAYERS TO AVOIDIt would be an exaggeration to say Micky van de Ven (£3.5m) is a player to avoid as the Dutchman is mightily effective on his day.However, his current ownership of 12% is rather curious given he mustered just 111 points last season at an average of 3.8 per fixture. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe rapid defender is Spurs’ most-popular asset ahead of Gameweek 1, albeit by a narrow margin – for just an extra £0.5m gaffers could afford Porro, who seemingly offers so much more.The Stats Centre suggests the vast majority of Dream Team bosses are staying clear of the non-starters so there’s no clanging errors to address.Ange Postecoglou’s F-word rant caught on live TV as he tears into shellshocked Tottenham flops during drinks break More